devastating toll

Frequency: 6.35.1 per million words

the number of deaths, casualties, or damage resulting from an event

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  • The earthquake took a devastating toll on the small coastal town.
  • The earthquake took a devastating toll on the small town.
  • The long war has exacted a devastating toll on the country's infrastructure.
  • Years of conflict have exacted a devastating toll on the country's infrastructure and population.
  • The pandemic's devastating toll was felt in every corner of the globe.
  • The pandemic is continuing to take a devastating toll on global economies and mental health.
  • The financial crisis took a devastating toll on small businesses, forcing many to close.
  • For many families, the long-term illness has taken a devastating toll financially and emotionally.
  • The severe drought is taking a devastating toll on crops and livestock.
  • Experts fear that climate change will eventually take a devastating toll on coastal communities.
  • Years of overwork took a devastating toll on her mental health.
  • The constant stress of her demanding job began to take a devastating toll on her physical and mental well-being.
  • The factory fire had a devastating toll, claiming over a dozen lives.
  • The report highlighted the devastating toll that wildfires have had on wildlife populations and natural habitats.
  • Climate change will continue to exact a devastating toll if we fail to act.
  • It's crucial to acknowledge the devastating toll that untreated mental health issues can have on individuals and society.
  • A devastating toll in human lives was reported after the tsunami struck.
  • The economic crisis has taken a devastating toll on employment rates, leading to widespread job losses.
  • We are only now beginning to understand the devastating toll the oil spill had on marine life.
  • Despite all relief efforts, the prolonged drought continues to take a devastating toll on agricultural production and food security.